Student Guides

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Optimization – Basics

1. Student Guide: Review the theory behind the use of Optimization methods in CAE for linear analyses.
2. Project Summaries: Project definitions and solutions for Optimization using OptiStruct.
3. Audio-Visual Solution 1: Redesign of Aluminum Housing.
4. Audio-Visual Solution 2: Frequency Optimization of Vehicle Floor.
5. Audio-Visual Solution 3: Shape Optimization of Engine Block.
6. Audio-Visual Solution 4: Battery Tray Design.

Optimization – Advanced

1. Student Guide: Review the theory behind Multi-Disciplinary Optimization and Robust Design.
2. Project Summaries: Project definitions and solutions for Optimization using HyperStudy.
3. Audio-Visual Solution 4: Sensitivity to Support Stiffness.
4. Audio-Visual Solution 3: Multi-Objective Optimization – Battery Tray.
5. Audio-Visual Solution 2: Optimization with Load-Redistribution.
6. Audio-Visual Solution 1: Geneva Mechanism – Effect of Friction.

Finite Element Analysis

1. Student Guide: Review the theory behind the use of Finite Element Analysis.
2. Project Summaries: Project definitions and solutions for FEA using Radioss / Linear.
3. Audio-Visual Solution 1: FRF Analysis of a Cross Member.
4. Audio-Visual Solution 2: Thermal Expansion of a Screw Shaft.
5. Audio-Visual Solution 3: Transient Analysis of a Gun Barrel.
6. Audio-Visual Solution 4: Force and Stress Analysis of Engine Mechanism.

Multi Body Dynamics

1. Student Guide: Review the theory behind the use of Mechanisms Analysis in CAE.
2. Project Summaries: Project definitions and solutions for MBD using MotionSolve / MotionView.
3. Audio-Visual Solution 1: Dynamic Stresses in a Gear Assembly.
4. Audio-Visual Solution 2: Design of a Torque Limiter.
5. Audio-Visual Solution 3: Analysis and Design of a Valve Train.
6. Audio-Visual Solution 4: Design of a Wiper Subsystem.

Sheet Metal Forming

1. Student Guide: Review the theory behind the Simulation of Sheet Metal Forming.
2. Project Summaries: Project definitions and solutions for Sheet Metal Forming using HyperForm and Radioss / Explicit.
3. Audio-Visual Solution 1: Simulation of Springback in Aluminum.
4. Audio-Visual Solution 2: Blank Size Optimization for an A-Pillar.
5. Audio-Visual Solution 3: Optimization of Blankholding Force for a Seat Riser.
6. Audio-Visual Solution 4: Multi-Stage Forming of a Suspension Cover.

Managing the CAE Process

1. Student Guide: Review the practices prevalent in Process Management for CAE.
2. Project Summaries: Project definitions and solutions for Process Automation using The Process Manager.
3. Audio-Visual Solution 1: Batch Meshing of a Vehicle Frame Assembly.
4. Audio-Visual Solution 2: Process Automation – an FRF Wizard.
5. Audio-Visual Solution 3: Automating Post-Processing – H3D Export.
6. Audio-Visual Solution 4: Creation of a Material Library.